ἕνα
heîs
one
The numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one').
Luke 15:26 · Word #3
Lexicon G1520
| Lemma | εἷς |
| Transliteration | heîs |
| Strong's | G1520 |
| Definition | The numeral 'one'; denoting a single unit, individual entity, or being. Used both as an adjective and, occasionally, as a substantive to refer to a single person, object, or idea. In certain contexts, emphasizes uniqueness ('only one'), individuality, or an unspecified single example ('a certain one'). |
Morphology ADJ.S ACC M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.S — Substantive Adjective — An adjective functioning as a noun |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | one |
| Literal | one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | εἷς |
| Strong's | G1520 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1520-03
one
| Morphological Notes | Substantive adjective; accusative masculine singular (Gr,NS/EN,,,,AMS); functioning as a singular direct object form of the cardinal numeral. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form ἕνα is accusative masculine singular of εἷς, denoting a single male person or entity as a direct object. "One" preserves the core numeral sense of a single, individual unit without adding contextual nuance. |
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